Monthly Archives: August 2009
Hare today — Snowshoe hares on the rise, predators not far behind
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter Heather Sinclair and Lily Lewis crouched on the ground in the woods off Funny River Road on Aug. 17, meticulously hunting through a square meter of grass, leaf debris, twigs and other forest detritus for … Continue reading
Filed under ecology, hunting, Kenai Peninsula, outdoors, wildlife
Wicked burn — Car theft, arson leaves owner feeling singed
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter Paul Wright was getting ready to leave for work Aug. 14 at his home on Ruby Circle, off Gaswell Road, when he got a confusing phone call from Alaska State Troopers. “They said, ‘There’s a … Continue reading
Filed under crime
Weighty words — Weight Watchers coordinator retires, leaves healthy example as legacy
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter To look at Sharon Radtke, of Soldotna, tall, thin and healthy, one wouldn’t expect she has been a devotee of Weight Watchers for more than 30 years. That’s the whole point. “People say, ‘Look at … Continue reading
Pretty paddle — Kayaking brings flora, fauna into close-up view
Patrice Kohl Redoubt Reporter With so much to do during summer in Alaska, it can be hard to settle on any one activity when the weekend arrives. But with a nine-mile water taxi ride across Kachemak Bay and a kayak, … Continue reading
Filed under outdoors, recreation
Common Ground: Gulls test patience for good, clean outdoor fun
By Christine Cunningham, for the Redoubt Reporter I was standing at the ruins of a duck blind that had been abandoned for the past few seasons. It would take some work, but the frame was there, and it could be … Continue reading
Science of the Seasons: Suffering survival — Fish ‘ick’ part of the salmon life cycle
By David Wartinbee, for the Redoubt Reporter Salmon spawning is going on everywhere you look in the Kenai River these days. Along with the spawners can be seen those that have already completed their reproductive duties and are awaiting the … Continue reading
Filed under ecology, salmon, science of the seasons
Solo harmony — Evans takes collaborative style off on her own path
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter Plucking Katie Evans out of the crescendoing peal of central Kenai Peninsula musicians is a difficult task. Even at 23, she carries a strong tune in her own right, with how much she’s performed, composed … Continue reading
Filed under music
Art Seen: Learned response — KPC faculty bring individual approaches to art exhibition
By Zirrus VanDevere, for the Redoubt Reporter Kenai Peninsula College has a few new teachers included in this year’s faculty exhibit, running now at the Gary L. Freeburg Gallery at KPC’s Kenai River Campus. Overall, it is a conservative exhibit, … Continue reading
Filed under art, Art Seen, Kenai Peninsula College
Stamped in honor — Soldotna library bears name of slain resident
Editor’s note: Following is part two of the histories behind some common central peninsula sites, this week covering the area from Soldotna and Sterling to Nikiski. Part three will focus mainly on the area east of Sterling to Cooper Landing. … Continue reading
Filed under Almanac, history, homesteaders
Plugged In: Personal perspectives — Make use of photography’s unique strengths to capture true art of medium
By Joseph Kashi, for the Redoubt Reporter I seem to recall promising not to write anything about art and aesthetics when I first started this series of photo articles. That was a rash promise and, therefore, subject to renegotiation. Fear … Continue reading
Filed under photography, Plugged in, technology
Kasilof conundrum — Beach suffers from lack of resources, regulatory confusion
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter At the mouth of the Kasilof River during the summer personal-use setnet and dipnet salmon fisheries, finding something to complain about is easy enough — garbage strewn across the beach; people pitching tents, parking and lighting … Continue reading
Filed under dipnetting, ecology, Kasilof
Weaving traditions — Net menders use old skill to meet new demands
Patrice Kohl Redoubt Reporter Brian Mahan understands the many menaces that can undermine the integrity of a fish net. He has seen a setnet shredded by coal deposits and rocks, or weakened with holes from hurried deckhands ripping holes to … Continue reading
Filed under commercial fishing, fishing, history
